Obama: 'I Will Not Compromise' on Debt Ceiling

In his weekly address, Obama lashed out at Republicans for even suggesting that the debt ceiling issue be used as leverage to cut spending. 6 Jan 2013

Dems on Debt Ceiling: No Cuts, More Taxes

The bullies in the Democratic Party have no intention of cutting a single dollar. Instead, they want to tighten their stranglehold on the windpipes of job producers and entrepreneurs. This morning, virtually every Democrat on virtually every Sunday show said the same thing: no cuts, more taxes. 6 Jan 2013

Cruz Joins Senate, Moves to Repeal Obamacare

Tea Party favorite and newly-elected Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) took his oath of office today – and immediately moved to take on President Obama’s chief legislative accomplishment, Obamacare. Cruz is the first Hispanic to serve as a Texas Senator. 4 Jan 2013

Congress Approves $9.7B Sandy Relief Bill

This afternoon, two days after Gov. Chris Christie (D-NJ) threw a temper tantrum about the House of Representatives not approving a pork-filled $60 billion aid bill, Congress approved a pared-down aid bill for Hurricane Sandy victims. The new bill clocked in at $9.7 billion; it was quickly approved by both the Senate and the House. 4 Jan 2013

Boston Mayor Menino: Biden 'Guaranteed' Massive Gun Control By February

Democrat Mayor Thomas Menino of Boston says that Vice President Joe Biden “guaranteed” him that by the end of January, President Obama would put a vast gun control scheme on the table. Said Menino, “He said, ‘Tommy, I guarantee you, we’ll get it done by the end of January.’ They’re going to get it done.” 4 Jan 2013

To Push Gun Control, Obama Releases Photo of Himself During Sandy Hook

Just in time for Democrats to begin pushing gun control as hard as humanly possible, President Obama has released photos of himself being sad about the tragedy in Sandy Hook. It’s a typical bully tactic for this administration – by connecting grief over Sandy Hook to a legislative agenda item Dems have long sought, Obama and company continue to imply that those who disagree are emotionless about the murder of children in Newtown, Connecticut. It’s a vile tactic. But it’s the usual at this point. 4 Jan 2013

CA Gun Sales Skyrocket, Gun Injuries Plummet

With Democrats in Congress and in the California state legislature pushing as much gun control as humanly possible, California gun sales are skyrocketing. Meanwhile, gun crime in the state is dropping dramatically. 4 Jan 2013

On First Day, Democrats Propose Eight Anti-Gun Bills

With the left looking for its next big cause, Congressional Democrats have latched onto the Sandy Hook massacre as an opportunity to push gun control. Yesterday alone, eight new bills were introduced relating to gun control. Two conservative bills were introduced relating to ending “gun free zones” under federal law. 4 Jan 2013

McConnell: Obama a 'Bully' on Spending

Today, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) blasted President Obama’s unwillingness to talk about spending. Speaking to radio host Hugh Hewitt, McConnell said, “The President thinks he can bully us into not talking about spending. And it clearly won’t work.” Later, he reiterated: “This is the time to engage, and he’s not going to bully us into not talking about spending.” 3 Jan 2013

Boehner's Second Chance: No Compromise

Today, Speaker of the House John Boehner received a second chance. After ramming through a fiscal cliff deal that made conservatives shudder – income taxes increased on everyone making more than $400,000 per year, the payroll tax cut expired, unemployment insurance was extended, and pork was ladled by the bucketful into law – Boehner came under heavy fire. But conservatives recognized that the true test of Boehner’s conservatism is yet to come: the debt ceiling debate. And there is no room for compromise. 3 Jan 2013